MET Singers Registration Packet '20/'21

Parent and Participant Decorum of Expectations
The MET Singers, a program of Choral Arts Link, Inc.
Serving Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and Surrounding Counties
Open to Public, Private, Charter and Home School Students for 23 Years
MET Singers is a Performing Arts Education and Creative Youth Development Program

Arts Access Partners: VAPA Department of Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Fisk University, the National Museum of African American Music, Intersection and The Nashville Symphony.

Complete this form and return it. This form must be on file for your child’s participation in any event sponsored by The MET Singers, a Choral Arts Link, Inc. program.

This program is recognized by the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools’ Board of Education and is in compliance with its standards of conduct. Guidelines, as set by the Board of Education for the safety of students, teachers and staff apply during all rehearsals, retreats, and/or MET sponsored events.
1. I am responsible for making sure my child is in place and online for rehearsals, retreats and performances (unless otherwise prearranged) to all MET Singers events.
2. I acknowledge that the teachers involved with MET Singers are providing their time and expertise to enhance participants' performance artistry, musical education and instruction. I, in turn, will make every effort to have my child online in a timely manner for all MET functions.
3. I will discuss with my child that it is an honor to participate in this choral program and that he/she represents his/her family, school, community and city. This is a responsibility that students and teachers will take very seriously. Decorum and cooperation from all participants (singers and adults) should be exemplary at all times.
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Participant Decorum of Safety and Guidelines
One (1) Completed Form Per Participant

Safety guidelines for virtual learning as set by Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Board of Education applies during all MET functions for participants, teachers, staff, volunteers and special guests. Each staff member (Artistic Associates, Director Assistants) and volunteers are responsible for the safekeeping of each participant and will follow the guidelines set by Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools.

Each participant is responsible for cooperating with teachers, staff, volunteers, guest artists and fellow participants for best experiences for everyone.

If at any time a participant is uncooperative and a resolution cannot be determined through conferencing with the staff/camp director and the student’s parents/guardians, said participant may be asked to withdraw from the remainder of any or all scheduled activities (effective immediately).

I have read and understood the student decorum expectations. I will abide by them for rehearsals, retreats, performances or events sponsored by this organization.
Participant Signature*
Parent Signature*
Parent Name*

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*In order for this form to be valid, the student MUST sign and date this page.

Performance Practice & Attendance Guidelines
Complete this form and return it. This form must be on file for your child’s participation in any event sponsored by MET Singers, a Choral Arts Link, Inc. program.

Creating Music is an art. The artist sometimes struggles to discover the best way to relay his/her message to the audience. MET Singers create Music Art. And sometimes they too struggle to learn and interpret a piece of music as the composer and conductor might wish.

And so MET Singers have a rehearsal, every Monday evening from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 6:30 pm – 8:00 p.m. The link to access MET rehearsal will be shared via email prior to the first rehearsal. Choral Arts Link also hosts retreats for its singers, at least once each semester, including one earmarked for a special guest artist who works directly with singers and whose presence contributes to the rehearsal process.

The conclusion to be drawn is: REHEARSALS ARE EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!!

Online Attendance Policy includes the following: Commitment Counts!
1. If the singer is going to miss a rehearsal, and you know about this in advance, please inform the parent team of the absence as far in advance as possible. Contact any of the above artistic staff in person, or via e-mail at metparentteam@gmail.com.
2. If the singer is going to miss a Monday or Saturday rehearsal because of illness or other reasons, please inform a member of the MET parent team via e-mail as soon as possible. metparentteam@gmail.com
3. If a singer misses the rehearsal that immediately precedes the virtual performance, HE OR SHE MAY NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE PERFORMANCE. Virtual dress rehearsals are very important not just for the music, but to practice online decorum, becoming familiar with the order of the pieces, and especially building stamina and familiarity with the way performances will be handled in season 23. The final rehearsals are for MET Singers are the culmination of many months of practice.
4. **Being on time to all rehearsals, retreats and events is expected. If a student will be tardy to rehearsal (15 minutes or more, please contact the parent team metparentteam@gmail.com) **If a student in MET Singers has three or more consecutive tardy days preceding a concert or other major event, he or she may not be able to perform.
5. Mentoring is an important role and responsibility for seasoned singers. Once a singer has performed in one program, they are a seasoned singer. All age groups of singers are mentors in MET Singers. A peer mentor, as well as a music faculty, Decorum in rehearsals, performances and assist newer singers. Seasoned singers are expected to provide this additional support to encourage each member’s transition to MET Singers tradition of high standards in mastering rehearsal skills and performance artistry.
MET Singers is about commitment to the choral music, but it is more than that.

It is an affirmation made by each singer to learn the music, some of which may be in an unfamiliar style and a challenge for young performers to grasp.

It is an affirmation to support fellow singers in this process through mentoring and physical presence allowing for questions and concerns to be voiced.

It is an affirmation to learn the discipline and the decorum necessary to carry on the Legacy of MET Singers that have been established for the last sixteen years.

ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILLING TO ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE?

We hope you and your family will say YES and join us on Monday nights and Saturday retreats.

I have read and I understand the decorum guidelines. I will abide by them for rehearsals, retreats, performances or events sponsored by this organization.
Participant Signature*
Parent Signature*
*In order for this form to be valid, the student MUST sign and date this page.

Liability Release
Please fill in the blanks with the participant's full name. *
We give permission for our child to attend our online sessions that involves MET Singers and therefore, in order that our child may participate, agree as follows: We agree that neither MET Singers, Choral Arts Link, Inc., (MET/CAL), Board of Directors, nor any contributor of the event, their members, employees, agents, sponsors, officers, directors, or officials will be held responsible for any incident that our child might incur.

We release and forever discharge MET/CAL and any of its partners, their members, employees, agents, sponsors, officers, directors, or officials from any incident that might occur, including death, and from any and all claims, demands, damages, actions, and causes of action whatever kind and nature which might occur.

As further consideration for allowing our child to participate, we further agree to indemnify and hold harmless MET/CAL, and any of its partners, their members, employees, agents, sponsors, officers, directors, or officials from any claims or actions and costs, brought by us or any other party on our behalf on account of any claims, damages, actions, and causes of action of whatever kind and nature arising out of the aforesaid event.

THIS IS A RELEASE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. WE HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS PROVISIONS:
Parent Signature*
Participant Signature*
Parent Name*

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Date*

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*In order for this form to be valid, the student MUST sign and date this page.

Student Media Consent Form
The MET Singers, Choral Arts Link, Inc. and/or any of our partners have my permission to photograph/video my child with still or motion picture or both and/or have his/her voice reproduced.

I agree to the use of such photographs/video/voice reproductions and internet, including but not limited to (website and/or internet pages/hard copy products) for publicity and promotional purpose by The MET Singers/Choral Arts Link, Inc., and its partners, and I hereby waive all claims for further compensation for such use or for damages. I waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or the copy that may be used in connection with the use of such photographs/videos/voice reproductions.

Please sign your name below to signify you acknowledge the above statement:
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Parent Signature*
Parent Name*

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Singer's Name*

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Phone Number

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Parent Media Consent Form
The MET Singers, Choral Arts Link, Inc. and/or any of our partners have my permission to photograph/video me with still or motion picture or both and/or have his/her voice reproduced.

I agree to the use of such photographs/video/voice reproductions and internet, including but not limited to (website and/or internet pages/hard copy products) for publicity and promotional purpose by The MET Singers/Choral Arts Link, Inc. and its partners, and I hereby waive all claims for further compensation for such use or for damages. I waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or the copy that may be used in connection with the use of such photographs/videos/voice reproductions.

Please sign your name below to signify you acknowledge the above statement:
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Parent Signature*
Parent Name*

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Health Information Form
Requested information is gathered so we may offer the safest environment or response to a singer’s needs. It is reviewed in the event MET Artistic Associates or adults Team Leaders need to attend to your child's/youth’s health. Food allergy information is requested for events where snacks/meals are provided.
Participant's Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Medical Conditions
Allergic reactions to medications?

YesNo
Severe food or insect allergies?

YesNo
If yes, please list:
If yes, please list:
Please list any regularly taken medication(s) including as needed prescription medications.:
Condition(s) or reaction(s) from these medications:
Other conditions or sensitivities
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Demographic Descriptions
Choral Arts Link works to keep fees affordable so the widest range of students may participate. One revenue stream engaged in this process is grant writing. Different funders ask for varied categories of information describing families we serve. Below are descriptors needed for each singer’s family so we may accurately describe our clientele (who CAL programming serves). Thank you for providing this information. Grants assist in keeping registration fees as affordable as possible.

Please complete this page and return it to complete your child’s registration.
Ethnicity

Black or African American (Not Hispanic)American Indian or Alaska Native AmericanHispanic or LatinoCaucasianNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderOther
National Origin

Five continents are given below; please add your family's country of origin
If parents are of different countries, please list both.
Africa
Example: Ghana, Kenya
North America
Example: USA or Canada
South/Central America
Example: Brazil
South/Central America
Example: Brazil
Europe
Example: Scotland
Asia
Example: Japan
Disabilites

The ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act defines a person with a disability as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such impairment, or a person who is regarded as having such impairment.
If your child qualifies in this category, identify their disability
Parent Name*

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Singer Name*

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Parent Signature*
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2020-2021 MET Singer Registration Relief Documentation Requirements
MET Singers Registration Relief (RR) is an initiative of Lynetra Dunn, alumni MET parent & former volunteer coordinator. Due to the effects of COVID-19 on families, this season's Registration Relief will be as follows. Parents/Guardians may pay what is feasible per child. Please email the MET Parent Leadership Team metparentteam@gmail.com

Arrangements must be made on or before

Monday, October 26th, 2020

Registration Payment Options
ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.

Registration Payments:

Per Singer: $100 per singer

Multiple Siblings: $50 per singer/sibling

Registration Relief - Pay what is feasible. Please reach out to a member of the MET Parent Leadership Team

Payment Options:

1. Full payment due at registration,

2. OR First half ($50) due at registration

ALL PAYMENTS (Registration & Attire) DUE MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2020

One payment may be made for multiple siblings, but fill out a separate registration form for each child. For more information, call 615-823-4020 email metparentteam@gmail.com.

ONLINE PAYMENTS:
Can be made now via our Square store or Paypal. The link is listed below Payments will be accepted online through October 26th.
To pay, please click the link below to visit the Choral Ars Link square store or Paypal:

choralartslink.square.site

paypal.me/choralartslinkMET

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Full-Payment One Time Payment for August-April$300.00

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Full Payment- Monthly** Final Payment Due Oct. 31st$100.00

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Registration Relief- Full/One time payment $100.00

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Registration Relief- Monthly* Final Payment due November 15th$25.00

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Parent and Participant Decorum of Expectations

Participant Decorum of Safety and Guidelines

Performance Practice & Attendance Guidelines

Liability Release

Student Media Consent Form

Parent Media Consent Form

Health Information Form

Demographic Descriptions

2020-2021 MET Singer Registration Relief Documentation Requirements

Registration Payment Options

Credit Card